Bill H.140
188th (2013 - 2014)

An Act providing for enhanced protection of children and investigation of abuse and neglect allegations

Bill Title: An Act providing for enhanced protection of children and investigation of abuse and neglect allegations

By Mrs. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 140) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and others that the Department of Social Services be authorized to retain certain information to assist in risk and safety assessments of children and families. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

The second paragraph of section fifty-one E of said Chapter 119, as appearing in the 2010 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding at the end of the section the following new paragraph:—

Nothing in this section shall prevent the department from keeping information on unsubstantiated reports for no more than 60 months to assist in future risk and safety assessments of children and families.

Section 7. Section fifty-one A of Chapter 119 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2010 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the first paragraph the following new paragraph:—

Nothing in this section shall prevent the department from keeping information on unsubstantiated reports for no more than 60 months to assist in future risk and safety assessments of children and families.

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